The Compound Names for God.
If you add either Jehovah or YHWH (Yahweh) to certain descriptive words, the combination reveals different facets of God’s personality. Let’s have a look …
JEHOVAH NISSI or YHWH NISSI - The Lord is my banner, or The Lord is my sign of conquest.
Moses used this name to declare that God would always defeat any foe of His people. As long as they followed the Lord, they would be victorious. The Lord would defeat anyone who tried to prevent His purpose & plan from taking place.
Ancient banners were not made of fabric, but of either wood or metal & “shaped into various figures or emblems that could be fastened to a bare staff or a long pole.” They often glistened brightly, enabling them to be seen from a great distance. These banners represented the ideals & desires of whoever carried them. The name was first uttered by Moses in Genesis 17:15; “Moses built an altar & called it (Jehovah Nissi) ‘The Lord is my Banner.’” This happened to be the first battle since Israel’s escape from Egypt. This particular banner acted as a memorial to God’s protection & overwhelming power as they did battle.
Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing.
In His Name & for His Glory,
Richard Keller
Bread of Life Ministries
Resources: The Names of God by Ann Spangler, Zondervan, copyright 2009; The Names of God by Lester Sumrall, Whitaker House, copyright 1982.
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